According to Goldstein in "Polyandry: When Brothers Take a Wife

question 32

Multiple Choice

According to Goldstein in "Polyandry: When Brothers Take a Wife," Tibetan polyandry functions above all to

• A) permit richer farmers to maintain their standard of living.
• B) respond to a shortage of women caused by high rates of female infanticide.
• C) preserve the matriline.
• D) preserve the patriline.

Understand the purpose and application of different types of tests (aptitude, achievement) in the selection process.

Recognize the importance and methods of ensuring reliable measurement in employee selection.

Know the role of interviews in the selection process and their accuracy.

Understand the impact of legislation on the collection and use of applicant information.

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Definitions:

Condition-Dependent

Relating to traits or behaviors that vary according to an individual's environment or physical condition.

Indirect Benefit

An indirect benefit is a benefit that affects the genetic quality of a particular female’s offspring, such as male offspring that are more desirable to females.

Sexual Conflict

A situation in evolutionary biology where the evolutionary interests of males and females diverge, often leading to an evolutionary arms race between the sexes.

Reproductive Organs

Specific organs within an organism that are involved in the production of offspring, including structures for producing gametes and facilitating fertilization and gestation.